What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Stanford University?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Stanford University is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Stanford University?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Stanford University is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Stanford University?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Stanford University. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa and arriving at Stanford Oval via SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Stanford University?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Stanford University is 93 miles. The road distance is 88.1 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Stanford University without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Stanford University without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 3h 50m and costs $19 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Stanford University?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Santa Rosa to Stanford University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Stanford University bus from?

Santa Rosa to Stanford University bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Santa Rosa station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Stanford University bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Stanford University bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at San Francisco Airport station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Stanford University?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Stanford University is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Santa Rosa to Stanford University.

Where can I stay near Stanford University?

There are 457+ hotels available in Stanford University.

Santa Rosa to Stanford University - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Stanford University by bus, train, tram, car, or ferry

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Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 50m
$19–25
Train, line 101 bus, tram, Caltrain
cheapest
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hyde St & Grove Stbus 101
3. Take the tram from Metro Civic Center Station/Downtn to King St & 4th Sttram N
4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 51m
$16–26
Drive 87.6 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Stanford Universitycar 87.6 mi
1h 45m
$16–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
4h 27m
$28–73
Train, ferry, Caltrain
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain
2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 28m
$21–35

Santa Rosa to Stanford University by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 92.8 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa to Stanford University via San Francisco Airport, SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 4h 27m.

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